The Creator Advanced Models building sets focus on iconic building and structures from around the world. Introduced in 2008 with the first Taj Mahal, these LEGO building sets typically increase in value at very steady rates once retired as new releases to the theme generally occur every couple of years.
Advanced Models, also known as Creator containes sets focused on the creative construction of LEGO System parts as opposed to playability functions of minifigures, alothough many sets do contain minifigures. These sets include buildings, trains, vehicles and other complex contruction sets. The Advanced Models/Creator sets initially began in 2000 and was a replacement for the LEGO Designer theme.